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YD51 KWH

2001 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

112,143 mi
Last recorded112,143 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class67,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD51 KWH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2017 112,143 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 Aug 2017 112,143 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 93,896 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 75,687 miles

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 23 Sep 2015 75,687 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

nearside front coil spring weak

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 17 Sep 2014 68,222 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 68,222 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 63,106 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2013 63,105 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 58,986 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 58,986 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 55,648 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 55,648 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 52,895 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 48,513 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 24 Sep 2009 48,504 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 44,462 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 40,359 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 34,947 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?

Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
5,763
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
368,463
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 63,616
Brake pipe excessively corroded 58,529
Stop lamp not working 50,991
Registration plate lamp not working 41,728
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 38,250
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YD51 KWH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 67,638 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz A-class fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 63,616 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YD51 KWH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz A-class typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 25 years old, this Mercedes-benz A-class is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YD51 KWH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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